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Science

Year 6

Wherever animals and plants live

they have to adapt to their
environment. This means that
they change over time to make themselves fit in with
the conditions in the place where they live. Those who
live in the desert, where it is very hot and dry and
those who live in the Arctic, where it is very cold and bleak, are very
well adapted to their harsh environments. If they were not they
would be unable to survive.
An animal that is the prey of another will hide from its predator.
This helps it to survive. The fur colour of some animals is adapted to
its habitat. This is called camouflage.
No place like home
Look at the five habitats in the table below. Write the name of each
plant and animal in the correct column.

sea/
deep water

forest/
wood

garden

urban
(town)

desert

snail
flower
seaweed
camel
ladybird
squirrel
dandelion
woodlouse
owl
deer
pigeon
rat
oak tree
lobster
shark
worm

Choose one plant or animal from each habitat and find out how it is
adapted to its environment.
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Forest/wood __________________________________________
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Garden ______________________________________________
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Urban/town __________________________________________
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Desert ______________________________________________
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